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Wish Granted by: duro2amore LisaSmith lawenforcementwife MOVINGON boogieluvers dregostyr bospina86 lisabiggs01 tae944l seanncaleb icgod02 bgerlach82 Mommie2MyBoys spruden1172 rothvl tinkerbell76 Bonnienj nondalea krose IfOnlyItWereEnough Kokothegorilla alexajanea TheTileMuralStore cdryden1 Dawnie8365 stayhomemom newmom08 nightingayle Sep 2, 2009

I WISH I had a headstone for my son

Ethin Twigg my son was born on 1-9-09 with a very severe congenital heart defect called HLHS or hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. I am a single mother of four including him. Our local community held a benefit on June 27, 2009 when the hospital where he spent all but 34 days at called and told me he had died while I was home. This is hard for me as I was always with him. The benefit payed for his funeral but not a headstone. I buried him almost two weeks ago and he still has no headstone. He fought so hard for his life and I am so very proud of him. Ethin went through 3 Open Heart surgeries and a diaphragm surgery. He fought and he won HIS fight I just wish it would have been the fight I had in mind. I miss my son everyday and am not certain that it will ever get better, but I have committed myself into making sure Ethin's memory lives on and dedicating myself to the cause of research for CHD's. Our local headstone place has the perfect headstone for him on the back there is a picture of Jesus holding a baby and a poem: "If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane I would walk right up to heaven and bring you home again." The poem is true and I found comfort in the picture knowing that God is holding my sweet Baby boy until I can hold him again Ethin was my Heart Warrior for 5 1/2 months my Heart Angel Forever
Ethin RaiLuc Twigg January 9, 2009-June 27, 2009

**We are using the Foundation's Paypal account to consolidate funds**
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This wish has received $690.00 in donations.
Type: Want
Wisher: twiggy2185
Added: Jul 12, 2009 - 2:42 am
Wish is for: Baby
Country: United States
State: Michigan
City: Newaygo
Category: Financial
Sub Category: Fullfill a dream
Views: 11113
Comments: 85
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  • duro2amore 13 months ago - Accepted!

    I sent a donation, i wish it could be more. I'm so sorry for your loss. Your in my prayers.

  • LisaSmith 13 months ago - Accepted!

    A little more towards your cause.
    I am so very sorry for your loss.
    God BlTransaction ID: 1H871767TL968573G
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  • lawenforcementwife 13 months ago - Accepted!

    We just sent you $225.75 via paypal to cover the remaining cost. Our heart is breaking for you. If you need anything else please just let us know. May God Bless you!
    Transaction ID: 7UK385653L523872U

  • MOVINGON 13 months ago - Accepted!

    I wanted to help also, sorry for your loss.

  • boogieluvers 13 months ago - Accepted!

    I am more than willing to donate what I can. It won't be AS much as I would like. But I know that anything helps. Best of wishes and prayers to you all.

  • dregostyr 13 months ago - Accepted!

    i donated what I could today, but I will donate more soon. Very sorry for your loss.

  • bospina86 13 months ago - Accepted!

    I would like to donate ten dollars to help you. I wish I could do more.

  • lisabiggs01 13 months ago - Accepted!

    I wish I could offer more, but I would like to offer $20 to help your wish for Ethin's headstone come true. Your story has touched a lot of people and I know that your dedication to this cause will make a big difference.
    -Lisa Ceballos, a believer in the cause

  • tae944l 13 months ago - Accepted!

    I just donated some money. I can't imagine what you are going through.
    Love, Tiffany & Aiden

  • seanncaleb 13 months ago - Accepted!

    I would like to donate 3.00 to you for your son. That is all I can give right now. God Bless and you stay strong. A wise woman once told me that God has a plan when he closes one door he opens another. Sometimes I wish it did not hurt so much. I will pray for you and your family.

  • icgod02 13 months ago - Accepted!

    I am making a small donation all i can afford. Ethin blessed and touched so many. Hope your wish comes true. God Bless you. Andrea
    Paypal transaction ID 1MA197098K6473814

  • bgerlach82 13 months ago - Accepted!

    Hello Jessica, I have followed your carepage and am very sorry for your loss. I discovered your page through Loganbear's page. I don't know you or Steph, but am very touched and admire what you're doing to help get people aware of CHD for your children. Please accept my $10 donation for your little angel's headstone. My thoughts and prayers, Beth

  • Mommie2MyBoys 13 months ago - Accepted!

    I am going to send a donation through pay pal as soon as my money gets cleared on my credit card. I also posted this on cafemom, and alot of people on there are going to donate. I am going to try to help you as much as I can so you can get that for your sweet baby boy.
    God Bless You

  • spruden1172 13 months ago - Accepted!

    I have been following Ethin's story for awhile now, I was so sadden when he past away. I am donating $10 for Ethin's headstone. He deserves that! Jessica I still pray for you all daily, take care....
    Stephanie from Wisconsin

  • rothvl 13 months ago - Accepted!

    I cried through the entire video. Such a beautiful little boy! You are so brave; I can't imagine losing a child. I wish I could help more, but added $10.00 to your paypal account. I am adding you and your family to my prayers. Many blessings and hugs! Val

  • tinkerbell76 13 months ago - Accepted!

    Our "heart babies" are special blessings from above. In honor of our "heart baby", Cassiana (born 6/22/09), we are donating $15. We wish we could give you so much more. You and your children are in our prayers.

    Blessings,
    ~Tina
    CP: babycassiana

  • Bonnienj 13 months ago - Accepted!

    My heart breaks for you! I have just sent you $50.00 through paypal to help you purchase that headstone.
    My thoughts are with you.

  • nondalea 13 months ago - Accepted!

    My little boy passed when he was two months old. I was unable to purchase a headstone for him for two years so I know the pain you feel. I would like to send what I could by mail if you will send my your address. Im very sorry for your loss and all I can say is that in time the pain slows but the memories never go away.

  • krose 13 months ago - Accepted!

    I am so sorry you have to endure this as well:( I am sending you a donation in the mail
    god bless you
    Leslie Bremser cp kaylierose

  • IfOnlyItWereEnough 13 months ago - Accepted!

    I pray you receive enough for a beautiful headstone for such a beautiful soul.
    A very small frog, the size of a thumbnail sat in the middle of my path the other day and I though of Ethin.

    I hope my donation helps.
    HUGS
    and
    God Bless

    Lisa

  • Kokothegorilla 13 months ago - Accepted!

    I cannot imagine your pain; there are no words I can offer you, except hope. Please accept my donation towards the headstone. You are in my prayers every single day. I trust that others will help you fulfill this wish.

    Blessings, Koko
    Co-Director, PA Chapter

  • alexajanea 13 months ago - Accepted!

    I am so sorry for your lose, my husband is fighting for his life right now but I cant even think if it was one of my children what I would do. I will be praying for your family to make it through these hard times. I can send you $1 I know it isnt much but I am struggling to make ends meet right now and wish I could do more to but your Little Angel should get his headstone.

  • TheTileMuralStore 13 months ago - Accepted!

    I am so sorry for your loss. Ethin is with Jesus now looking down on you. How blessed he is to have you for his Mother. Please provide your info and the monument company info. I believe that you will have your wish granted much quicker if you allow donations to be made to the monument company directly on your behalf. I would like to help to grant this wish for you and your son.
    God Bless You and Your Family
    Toni

  • cdryden1 13 months ago - Accepted!

    God bless you! I am very sorry for your loss, and am praying for your family. I'd like to send a small donation in honor of your beautiful son.

  • Dawnie8365 13 months ago - Accepted!

    please send me your info and i will help out with what i can... your little prince has touched every hero in here.. i pray for you to get better for your other kids... i pray ethin finds peace in gods garden and that together we can all put that beautiful head stone up for your beautiful son... may he forever be in our hearts... hold on to the love and keep the faith... i lost twins 13 years ago and i still miss them... but it did get better... please keep me posted but send info now so i can get your money out to you... always, Dawn

  • stayhomemom 13 months ago - Accepted!

    I am so sorry for your lost. I cant even begin to imagine..send me your info and Ill send whatever I can. I'll pray for you.
    Dana

  • newmom08 13 months ago - Accepted!

    I am in tears and my heart is breaking for you. My daughter was also born with a heart defect AVSD and they thought they would have to do her repair where she would only use half of her heart since the one side was so small. Fortunately she had a full repair 5-4-09 and they were able to use her whole heart. She is now 7 1/2 months old and still has a long way to go but she is home and healthy for now. I cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through and I am so very sorry for the loss of your little punk. I would love to be able to send you $10 in honor of my daughter and the fight our children so bravely fought. I so wish it could be more. Please let me know where to send it and to whom and I will get this out ASAP. May God place his hands upon you and comfort you and your family. God Bless and Huge Hugs, Tika and Baby Leightyn

  • nightingayle 13 months ago - Accepted!

    Ok let's get this going. I'll mail you $10 to get started. PM your address to me. It's not a lot but is a start!

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  • twiggy2185 11 months ago

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart my sons head stone was delivered today and on this wish I will post the pic of it! It has been the hardest two months of my family's life, but you all are heroes and thank you so very much!

  • shaylenesverified member icon 7 months ago

    My heart goes out to you as I cant keep from crying just by reading your wish. I have a similar wish for a headstone.

  • JennaMarie 9 months ago

    I just want to say that if I had the money I would pay for the whole thing, I watched your video and I cried the whole 7 and a half minutes, you are very strong and I cannot imagine going through what you have, I have 5 children and I'm not so sure I could be that strong. God Bless You and I pray that you get what you are wanting for him--he was beautiful!!

  • srlebida 12 months ago

    I don't know how I came upon this wish but I did. I had a wonderful daughter a few days prior to you having Ethin. I watch this video and I have many tears running down my face. I have been so emotional as to how precious life is. I cherish every moment with my loving kids. I see in your eyes you did so too. You will be with him again some day. You needed him and now God needs him. I'm sorry you weren't there when it happened but you know that everything happens for a reason and this is no different. I am so so so very sorry. If you need anything at all please let me know, anything...just someone to listen. I will do that. My condolences.

  • twiggy2185 13 months ago

    As far as I know the money is being sent and I went and picked out what will be said on the headstone. They are trying to make sure that it will be delivered on August 27 or September 9 I will post a pic and update again then, Thank you all of you...I miss him so much, but I do know that he is watching over me and his sisters and brother. We have an angel....Fly High Ethin We Love you!

  • roadrunner088verified member icon 13 months ago

    Glad that this wish was granted! wtg hero's

  • WishUponAHeroFoundationverified member icon 13 months ago

    We just talked to Tom and will be mailing a check to him.

  • WishUponAHeroFoundationverified member icon 13 months ago

    The Foundation will contact the Monument Company to make payment on the headstone.

  • summer44057 13 months ago

    I am so very sorry for your loss! I lost my son at 4 months old to SIDS so I know what it's like to loose a child. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayer! Take care & God Bless. May our angels watch over us forever, Jen

  • klr1981verified member icon 13 months ago

    Can we get an update on this wish? Has the funds been sent from the Foundation to the Monument Company?

  • ReJeana 13 months ago

    Opps this is the end of the poem, This poem helped me when I lost my first born to a congenital heart defect, I only got to know her 11 days and most of her time was in the hospital, but I would never change the chance to meet her and become her mom all over again! May God help you during this difficult time. With Love

    poem cont...
    And for the happiness we've known,
    Forever grateful stay.
    But should the angels call for him,
    Much sooner than we've planned.
    We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
    And try to understand.

  • ReJeana 13 months ago

    I will lend you, for a little time,
    A child of mine, He said.
    For you to love the while he lives,
    And mourn for when he's dead.
    It may be six or seven years,
    Or twenty-two or three.
    But will you, till I call him back,
    Take care of him for Me?
    He'll bring his charms to gladden you,
    And should his stay be brief.
    You'll have his lovely memories,
    As solace for your grief.
    I cannot promise he will stay,
    Since all from earth return.
    But there are lessons taught down there,
    I want this child to learn.
    I've looked the wide world over,
    In search for teachers true.
    And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
    I have selected you.
    Now will you give him all your love,
    Nor think the labour vain.
    Nor hate me when I come
    To take him home again?
    I fancied that I heard them say,
    'Dear Lord, Thy will be done!'
    For all the joys Thy child shall bring,
    The risk of grief we'll run.
    We'll shelter him with tenderness,
    We'll love him while we may,
    And for the happiness we've kno

  • dees22180 13 months ago

    I am so very very sorry for your loss. My son Chris died in 1989 of HLHS and I have never gotten over it. As time passes you learn to live with it but you just never get over it.
    What a wonderful gift you gave by doing the video. I cried all the way thru it.
    Be strong my sister and if you ever need a shoulder to lean on I will be happy to talk to you and be strong for you. My prayers are with you. Dianne firston51@hotmail.com




  • babydoll0719verified member icon 13 months ago

    I am very sorry for your loss sweetheart this made me cry it broke my heart and I am so very sorry. I can't even imagine I pray for you and your family sweetie

  • SchwoomsMomverified member icon 13 months ago

    Watching the video was a wonderful celebration of his life. I am so glad that your wish was granted. Lots of wonderful hero's coming to the rescue. I pray, that one day at a time, it becomes easier. While the weight will never be lifted, I pray that it becomes easier to bear. Ethin was a beautiful boy, and the pictures show the fight he fought. More courageously than many adults, I might add. As I type, I have goosebumps and tears... I can't say how sorry I am for your loss, but I am so happy for you, that you were able to spend as long as you did with him. I know that is time that you will cherish forever.
    You are in our thoughts and prayers.

    To all the WUAH hero's, way to go!! This is the kind of thing that makes me proud to be a member.

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